Jim’s Experience

About Jim Parker, The Auto Repair Boss

Jim Parker has been a business broker for nearly 25 years, and helping sellers and buyers connect goes far beyond just earning a paycheck for him. It’s what drives him – creating win-win matches for his clients brings him a deep sense of fulfillment.

Initially, Jim started as a general broker, working with all kinds of businesses from manufacturing and distribution to construction, dry cleaners, and restaurants. He’s sold almost every type of business imaginable.

However, something about the auto repair industry stood out to him. He found a genuine connection with the people, the business model, and the opportunities it offered. Jim enjoys working with the hardworking individuals who started out turning wrenches and now run thriving businesses with multiple employees. It’s both inspiring and rewarding for him to represent these driven, hands-on business owners who make things happen.

As it turns out, the auto repair industry is a great space to be in. As long as cars need repairs there’s job security, and buyers are drawn to the revenue model that these businesses offer.

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Jim’s Resume:

Jim Parker, PA, M&AMI, CBI, MCBI, CM&AP “Helping People Sell Auto Related Businesses”

 Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Communications, Clarion University, Clarion, PA

Industry Education

  • M&AMI (Mergers & Acquisitions Master Intermediary)
  • CM&AP (Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional)
  • MCBI (Master Certified Business Intermediary (MCBI)
  • CBI (Certified Business Intermediary)

(Less than 40 people in the world have all four of the above designations)

Experience

  • Over 25 years helping people buy and sell businesses
  • Has been involved in over 500 of business sales as an Intermediary or as acting Broker of Record

Leadership

  • Current Board of Director for the International Business Brokers Association (Over 2,700 members)
  • Current Board of Director for the Business Brokers of Florida (Nearly 1,000 members)
  • Past State Chairman (Three terms) for the Business Brokers of Florida (Nearly 1,000 members)
  • Past Central Florida President (Three terms) for the Business Brokers of Florida (Over 200 members)
  • Served in numerous other roles for both the IBBA and the BBF
  • Incoming IBBA Chairman for 2026

Featured Speaker

Jim is a national speaker when it comes to selling businesses, having spoken to an audience of up to nearly 1,000 people. Here are some of the associations where Jim has been a featured speaker:

  • International Business Brokers Association (IBBA)
  • Business Brokers of Florida Association (BBF)
  • Carolina Business Brokers Association (CVBBA)
  • Ohio Business Brokers Association (OBBA)
  • Michigan Business Brokers Association (MBBA)
  • New England Business Brokers Association (NEBBA)
  • ADS Dental Transactions
  • Mid-America Business Brokers (MABB)

Thought Leader

  • “Let’s Chat with Jim Parker” a Webinar and YouTube Series that is a popular informational source for business brokers around the world
  • Former regular featured guest speaker for the Business Brokerage Press Webinar Series
  • Former regular guest for the “Ask the Experts Radio Show” at WHFS 1010am- Tampa Bay Florida and 1470 am Ft Lauderdale, Florida

Sales & Industry Awards

Has earned nearly 50 sales and industry awards over the years. Highlights:

  • Multiple Top 50 Business Brokers Sales awards
  • Multiple Chairman Awards
  • Multiple Deal Maker Awards
  • Special State Chairman for the BBF Recognition
  • Ken Stebbins Award